BS Occupational Therapy (OT)
"Empowering Lives through Functional Independence"
The BS Occupational Therapy program at Bakhtawar Amin College of Allied Health Sciences (BACHS), Multan trains students to help individuals of all ages regain independence and improve their ability to perform everyday tasks following injury, illness, or disability. Through a combination of medical sciences, psychology, rehabilitation principles, and clinical practice, students are prepared to become compassionate, skilled, and evidence-based practitioners. Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, the curriculum aligns with international occupational therapy standards and focuses on holistic rehabilitation, ergonomics, assistive technologies, and community reintegration.
Course details
Credit Hours
156
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
System
Semester System
Attendance
Full-time
PROGRAM ROAD MAP
1st Semester
- Functional English
- Quantitative Reasoning I
- Natural Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
- Basic Biochemistry
- PERL-I
2nd Semester
- Expository Writing
- Quantitative Reasoning II
- Social Sciences
- Islamic Studies / Ethics
- Basic Anatomy
- Basic Physiology
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- PERL-II
3rd Semester
- Civics and Community Engagement
- Fundamentals of ICT (Computer Sciences)
- General Pathology
- Neuro Anatomy
- Neuro Physiology
- Entrepreneurship
- Supervised Clinical Rotation
- English Proficiency I
- PERL-III
4th Semester
- Community-Based Medicine, Rehabilitation & Occupational Health
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Occupational Therapy in Developmental Pediatrics
- Kinesiology & Biomechanics (Goniometry / Manual Muscle Testing)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Supervised Clinical Rotation II
- English Proficiency II
- PERL-IV
5th Semester
- Medicine I
- Surgery I
- Occupational Therapy in Orthopedics and Surgical Conditions
- Occupational Therapeutics
- Orthotics, Prosthetics & Assistive Technologies
- Supervised Clinical Rotation III
- English Proficiency III
- PERL-V
6th Semester
- Medicine II
- Surgery II
- Occupational Therapy in Cardiac & Pulmonary Diseases
- Occupational Therapy in Critical Care, Visual & Hearing Impaired, Burns & Oncology
- First Aid, CPR & Crisis and Intervention Management
- Professional Ethics
- Supervised Clinical Rotation IV (Cardiopulmonary, Burns, Oncology, ICU, Geriatrics)
- English Proficiency IV
- PERL-VI
7th Semester
- Hand Rehabilitation & Splinting
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
- Ergonomics & Vocational Rehabilitation
- Supervised Clinical Practice V (Field Work)
- English Proficiency V
- PERL-VII
8th Semester
- OT Values, Beliefs in Action & Evidence-Based OT Practice
- Research Project (Capstone Project)
- Organization, Administration & Work in Occupational Therapy
- Sensory Integration Therapy
Eligibility Criteria:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification (F.Sc. Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 60% marks. Candidates must also meet the requirements of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) for admission in MBBS, including appearance in the relevant admission test (MDCAT or as prescribed).
Why Choose Bakhtawar Amin College of Allied Health Sciences?
- UHS-affiliated curriculum designed to meet global occupational therapy standards.
- Clinical training in Bakhtawar Amin Teaching Hospital, offering exposure to multidisciplinary patient care.
- Experienced faculty with expertise in rehabilitation, mental health, and ergonomics.
- Hands-on learning through supervised clinical rotations and fieldwork.
- Advanced learning in assistive technologies, splinting, sensory integration, and community rehabilitation.
- Research opportunities and capstone projects to promote innovation in patient care.
- Scholarships and financial aid for deserving students.
Distinctive Features
- Practical & Clinical Focus: Progressive supervised clinical rotations throughout all years of study.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Collaboration with physiotherapists, psychologists, and medical professionals.
- Hands-On Training: Exposure to rehabilitation labs, assistive technology workshops, and field-based rehabilitation.
- Holistic Approach: Integration of medical, psychological, and social aspects of patient rehabilitation.
- Community Engagement: Field visits, occupational health programs, and community-based rehabilitation initiatives.
Career Scope
Occupational Therapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and clinics.
Specialists in hand therapy, pediatric rehabilitation, mental health, and geriatrics.
Consultants in ergonomics, workplace health, and assistive technology.
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At BACHS Multan, the BS Occupational Therapy program nurtures future healthcare
professionals equipped to restore function, dignity, and independence in individuals’ lives.
Through an integration of science, compassion, and clinical expertise, graduates are
empowered to make a profound impact in healthcare and rehabilitation sectors.